Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a Per Diem / Relief, 0.00 FTE, Variable position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $23.

71 - $35.10. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job / position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

DETAILS OF THE POSITION :

• Enter inpatient orders / prescriptions into the computer and prepare labels for medications to be checked by the pharmacist.
• Answer telephones when appropriate and within legal guidelines and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
• Inspects medications for outdates in patient care area Pyxis stations on a quarterly basis.
• Prepares IVs, PCAs, Epidurals and labels all IV products. Prepares chemotherapeutic intravenous medications as requested.
• Packages drugs into unit dose packaging and maintains packaging records.
• Reconstitutes medication by adding a specific quantity of distilled water requiring no calculation.
• Run fill lists and prepares medications for Cubies or Pyxis stations.
• Delivers medications and IVs to patient care areas. Delivers controlled substances to patient care areas, takes controlled substance physical inventories and reconciles controlled substance inventory counts.
• Data enters patient charges and credits.
• Check in the order, processes invoices, credits and backorders. Restocks medication on the shelves as needed and, if needed, purchases medication from suppliers.

WHAT YOU BRING :

• High School Diploma Preferred : or equivalent
• Preferred : Experience in hospital pharmacy utilizing unit dose, IV admixtures, and pharmacy computer systems. Retail pharmacy experience considered and
• Required : Demonstrated customer service skills
• Required Upon Hire : Certified Pharmacy Tech - Washington
• Proficient computer and keyboarding skills including MS Office applications
• Good mathematical and analytical skills
• Strong customer service skills including excellent communication skills
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize workflow in a dynamic and sometimes chaotic environment
• Ability to take suggestions, corrections and directions from the pharmacists
• Graduation from, or completion of, a Pharmacy Commission-approved technician training program.
• For initial licensure, must show proof of passing a board-approved national standardized Pharmacy Technician Certification exam.
• PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions;

wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer / Vets / Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer / Moderna bivalent vaccine / booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date.

PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical / religious reasons.

For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.